Derbyshire is a beautiful region and the gateway to the pretty Peak District. It is also filled with gems and its fair share of stunning stately homes.
As the sun’s appearance becomes more consistent and we bask in double-digit temperatures, now is the time to explore these grand properties near Derby.
There is something magical about visiting a stately home, making one feel slightly humbled by the majesty of the buildings that sure could tell stories from their centuries’ old heritage.
The beauty of Derby is that these stately homes are easily accessible and within a short drive, just within one hour away from the city centre.
From resplendent Chatsworth House to Elizabethan masterpiece of Hardwick Hall, and the Tudor Haddon Hall with gorgeous views across winding River Wye, our lovingly curated collection of stately homes is a real homage to the region.
5. Calke Abbey (National Trust), Ticknall, Derby DE73 7JF
Calke Abbey is a unique, 'gently neglected' country mansion famed for its poignant abandoned state peeling paintwork and overgrown gardens. The National Trust has preserved the house in its state of decline, offering a unique glimpse into the past. | xlibber
6. Haddon Hall, Bakewell DE45 1LA
Set in a medieval park, Haddon Hall is a striking Tudor manor house with gorgeous views across winding River Wye. Haddon Hall has some very special residents, Lord and Lady Edward Manners. | Peaklass
7. Elvaston Castle, Elvaston Castle and Country Park,Borrowash Road ((B5010), Elvaston, Derby DE72 3EP
Elvaston Castle is based at Elvaston Castle Country Park in around 321 acres of open parkland, woodland and formal historical gardens. | Eddie Bisknell